Pitt County Economic Development

01/07/2026

12/15/2025

📢 Upcoming Workforce & Industry Training Opportunities | Jan–Mar 2026

Pitt County Economic Development is sharing a lineup of free webinars, workshops, and training courses designed to support existing industry, improve efficiency, and strengthen sustainability practices.

🔹 January: Energy-saving strategies for commercial buildings
🔹 February: Manufacturing systems & material handling + Energy Management Systems (ISO 50001) training (limited-time free registration)
🔹 March: Hurricane resilience, pollution prevention & an in-person sustainability workshop at ECU

These sessions are led by ECU faculty and industry experts and are open to businesses across the region.

👉 View full details, sign up, and register through the link below:

https://linktr.ee/pittcountyeconed

12/10/2025

We are proud to have such great leaders in Pitt County! Last week our Assistant Director, Shayla Douglas and Victor Ihuka, a Graduate Research Assistant ECU Office of Research, Economic Development and Engagement, both graduated from the Rural Economic Development Institute at the NC Rural Center. We are excited to see the knowledge and expertise they will bring back to Pitt County!

12/09/2025

On December 8, Pitt County Economic Development Director, Kelly Andrews, attended the 11th annual NC Clean Energy Champions event in Greensboro. Sponsored by the Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE), the gathering of business leaders, economic developers, and elected officials celebrated North Carolina's clean energy momentum.

Pitt County Economic Development was recognized with a Clean Energy Champion Award for excellence in clean energy policy and economic development leadership. The award emphasized Pitt County’s support for clean energy economic investment and job creation opportunities. This follows Boviet Solar’s $294 million investment and 1300 jobs over 5 years, announced in 2024.

12/08/2025

Pitt County Government Offices and PATS Closure Notice
Early closure and opening delays due to winter weather

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – Pitt County Government offices including Public Health clinical services and Cultural Arts & Recreation classes will close at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025 due to inclement winter weather and will operate on a two-hour delay, opening at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Pitt Area Transit System (PATS) will halt public transportation services at 3:00 p.m. today and operate on a two-hour delay, opening at 8:00 a.m., on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Patients with clinic and PATS appointments will be contacted for rescheduling.

Normal operating hours are expected to resume Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Solid Waste and Recycling (Transfer Station and Convenience Sites) will operate on its normal schedule.

Full closure information related to this weather event can be found on the Pitt County Government homepage and closings/delays page www.PittCountyNC.gov/Closings, or social media account: Facebook .

For more information, please contact the Public Information Office at 252-902-2955.

The Mission of Pitt County Government is to enhance the health, safety, and well-being of our community by advocating for and providing quality services in a friendly and cost-effective manner. Learn more: www.PittCountyNC.gov

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Media Contact: Dawn C. Jones, Director, Public Information & Media Relations | [email protected] | (252) 902-2955

12/05/2025

We are proud to announce that Pitt County Economic Development will be hosting an NCEDA Foundation Fellow this Summer!

The NCEDA Foundation Economic Development Fellowship Program provides funding for student Fellows to work with economic development organizations in North Carolina. Through this program, Fellows gain valuable experience and networking opportunities while assisting EDOs on identified projects. For Pitt County, the Fellow will work on industry retention and expansion programming.

Find out more out the The NCEDA Foundation Economic Development Fellowship Program: https://mailchi.mp/nceda.org/nceda_foundation_fall_2025_newsletter

11/27/2025

Pitt County Offices are closed this Thursday and Friday for the holiday. We wish you a happy Thanksgiving!

11/25/2025

Boviet Solar, one of Pitt County's leading advanced manufacturing employers, has been ranked among the Top 10 Most Financially Stable PV Module Manufacturers in the world according to Sinovoltaics' 4th Edition 2025 Global Bankability Report.

This ranking is a strong indicator of long-term strength and financial resiliency, with continued growth, including significant investment and operations right here in Greenville, NC.

The presence of Boviet Solar represents the growth and diversification of advanced manufacturing in Pitt County by offering high-quality jobs and further positions eastern North Carolina as a competitive location for clean energy.

Read more: https://bovietsolar.com/boviet-solar-ranked-among-the-top-10-global-most-financially-stable-pv-module-manufacturers-in-sinovoltaics-4th-edition-2025-report